Research Product to Be Disseminated
The research to be disseminated aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the use of a concept-based program for RN students at Mohave Community College. The major measurement will be the rate of the students who pass NCLEX. The program will be regarded as effective if the rates will increase by 25%. This research may have an indirect influence on patient outcomes as well as safety in patient care as new nurses will be more well-trained and committed to major principles of nursing.
This research has considerable value as it can improve the current situation with healthcare workforce. It has been acknowledged that students taking such short courses are often unable to cope with the substantial volumes of data included in the course (Lewis, 2014). A concept-based approach can be instrumental in addressing this problem. Nielsen, Noone, Voss, and Mathews (2013) claim that improved courses will have a positive effect on the entire healthcare system which can be improved by an array of new, skilled, and committed nurses.
End Users
The end users of this research will be nursing students and educators. The former will take a concept-based course that will help them grasp all the necessary information within the provided time limit. Educators will use the new program that can help them improve their students’ academic performance as well as make them prepared for the work in the healthcare setting. These groups are likely to be interested in participating in the research as students, researchers, educators, and the overall healthcare community have acknowledged the need for reforms (Lewis, 2014).
At that, it is pivotal to provide detailed information concerning the research and its anticipated outcomes. The provision of limited data or ineffective communication with the stakeholders may hinder their interest in the study. It is also necessary to add that the audience for the research is much wider as the entire society is likely to benefit from the implementation of effective educational programs. Well-trained and skilled professionals will provide care to patients whose health outcomes will improve.
Another important point to address is training. The lack of certain skills or knowledge can become a considerable barrier for educators who may feel difficulties in using this approach. Therefore, they should receive all the necessary materials and the corresponding training. It can be a good idea to implement a survey or test of educators’ preparedness before the program starts. This will help identify the existing gaps and develop some strategies to address these issues.
Dissemination Partners
The dissemination partners include the college’s faculty members, nursing leaders, peer students, American Nurses Association (ANA) (see table 1). AS has been mentioned above, the suggested program an improve the quality of nursing education and the level of new nurses’ preparedness to provide high-quality care. The end users will be willing to participate as the program will help address the current issues in the healthcare setting (nursing practitioners’ burnout, turnover, insufficient knowledge and skills to perform tasks, etc.). As for reaching and maintaining relationships with these partners, it is possible to use face-to-face and online communication. It is important to keep the partners updated and inform them about the major findings at different stages of the project implementation. It is also necessary to inform the partners about potential benefits and obstacles that occurred, which will facilitate the discussion.
Table 1. Partners.
Communicating the Message
Communicating the message is one of the major aspects to pay attention to when disseminating research data. When it comes to partners, emails, instant messengers, and applications used for video conferences will be effective. However, to inform a wider audience at different levels, it is essential to use different means and channels (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2014).
At the local level, it is possible to participate in the community-based workshops and gatherings including conferences and programs involving experience sharing. Informal professional networks can also be helpful. As to the state level, the participation in conferences and publications in local magazines and newspapers can also be used. Finally, at the state level, it is essential to publish a report or article in scholarly journals and professional magazines, websites, and forums. Since these are most common channels used to disseminate healthcare-related data, no significant barriers are anticipated.
Evaluating Success
In order to ensure that the goals of dissemination are achieved, it is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness. The measurable indicators include the level of participation of partners in the discussion process, the number of messages (articles, reports, posts) published, and the number of feedback messages (emails, posts, phone calls) received. The feedback from actual participants of the study can also be valuable as it enables researchers to provide more details on the effectiveness or barriers associated with the suggested program.
Summary
My research product is a report on the effectiveness of the concept-based educational program for RN students at Mohave Community College. It will be used to improve new nurses’ preparedness for the provision of high-quality care. My major end users include nursing educators, nursing students, and nurses. I will involve end users and partners (educators, students, nurses, ANA) through online and face-to-face communication (emails, conferences, discussions, workshops, peer-reviewed articles, etc.). The major barrier can be some people’s reluctance to participate in the project or discussion as many people do not like changes. Effective communication will diminish this issue.
References
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2014). Advances in patient safety. Web.
Lewis, L. S. (2014). Outcomes of a concept-based curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 9(2), 75–79.
Nielsen, A. E., Noone, J., Voss, H., & Mathews, L. R. (2013). Preparing nursing students for the future: An innovative approach to clinical education. Nurse Education in Practice, 13(4), 301–309.